Charley's Slow Cooker Mexican Style Meat

A hot and spicy chuck roast that can be made into burritos, tacos, or any number of other Mexican-style dishes.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 261 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 (4 pound) chuck roast
• 1 (5 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce
• 1.25 cups diced green chile pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Trim the roast of any excess fat, and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the beef in the hot skillet, and brown it quickly on all sides.

Step 2

Transfer the roast to a slow cooker and top it with the chopped onion. Season with chile peppers, chili powder, cayenne pepper, hot pepper sauce, and garlic powder. Add enough water to cover 1/3 of the roast.

Step 3

Cover, and cook on High for 6 hours, checking to make sure there is always at least a small amount of liquid in the bottom of the cooker. Reduce heat to Low, and continue cooking for 2 to 4 hours, or until meat is totally tender and falls apart.

Step 4

Transfer the roast to a bowl and shred it using two forks (reserve 2 cups of cooking liquid, if desired). Serve in tacos or burritos (see Cook's Note).